rebirth

noun

re·​birth (ˌ)rē-ˈbərth How to pronounce rebirth (audio)
ˈrē-ˌbərth
Synonyms of rebirthnext
1
a
: a new or second birth : metempsychosis
b
: spiritual regeneration
2
: renaissance, revival
a rebirth of nationalism

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the natural cycle of birth, death, and rebirth in plants a renewed interest in long-playing records led to the rebirth of the turntable among audiophiles
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Years of patience, failure and rebirth are baked into its volcanic soil. — Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 21 June 2026 There won’t be a rebirth, multiple sources tell THR. — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026 For Martin, the only guy in the clubhouse to play for Tony La Russa, it’s been like a baseball rebirth. — Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 1 July 2026 What happened to the great rebirth of American manufacturing? — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for rebirth

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First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of rebirth was in 1837

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rebirth

noun
re·​birth (ˈ)rē-ˈbərth How to pronounce rebirth (audio)
1
: a new or second birth
2
: a return to importance

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